Fibre runners was formed on an early Sunday morning trail run with some friends, we talked of living off the land as we ran and eating what nature provides without explosive incidents.
I am a "teller of stories" so I have been told by a very wise man and here you will find the stories, pick and choose as you see fit.

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Friday, 6 March 2015

Friday nights alright for training

I was determined to get to the gym tonight, not only was I
having a visitor this weekend that could impact on my exercise but I hadn't
done anything since the strength class on Monday evening that made me more than
a little sore all week.

I had my kit in the boot of the car and went straight for
the gym and into the pool. I did a steady one mile swim in under 40 minutes… my
usual comfortable pace for a longer swim. I opted to drop the pace training as
I had been throwing in intervals in every swim in the last month and felt this
would be more beneficial. An odd couple entered the pool – happily towards the
end of my swim – as it was like swimming in a wave machine as they flailed
about and did their own unique style of aqua aerobics.

As I departed the pool I was feeling pretty good and decided
that instead of heading straight home I would go up to the gym for a little
while. This turned into a 5 km run. I wanted to walk but I made myself keep
running for the duration… a time of just under 33 minutes. I was sweating wildly
but very pleased with myself that I had doubled up on my workouts.

I do find it odd how much slower I am on a treadmill… a few
minutes over a 5 km feels quite significant. I do still love running outdoors
and much prefer it to indoors but when needs must at least I got it done.